Job Description

Do you want to “parachute” in to clients and solve complex problems? Want to design really cool systems and architectures? Want to get paid to learn, blog and go to conferences? Then come check us out!!

At Pythian:

We give you your own conference budget to spend on as many conferences as you like anywhere in world

We encourage you to blog regularly and present at conferences worldwide

We expect you to stay up to date and recognize that this takes time and effort

We will give you your own training budget to allow you to choose which way your career grows

Consider Applying if you Someone who:

Has a passion for client-driven consulting and have proven experience working with a variety of clients to create, implement and manage their data infrastructure

Has a big picture mindset

Is challenged by technical puzzles and you are at your best when there are technical and business “unknowns” surrounding you

Enjoy travelling as part of your role

OVERVIEW: The Expert Open Source Database Consultant (OSDBC) will, as part of our consulting team, supply complete support for all aspects of databases and application infrastructure to a variety of clients, as assigned.

This includes database design and architecture, data modeling, planning of deployment, deployment/test, transition to production environment, performance and health monitoring, performance, security and DR audits and reviews.

You will occasionally (also) get to solve the most challenging problems escalated from the regular DBA teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to external clients on all aspects of Database Management, including but not limited to:

Recommendation of best practices for improvements to current operational processes and procedures

Troubleshooting of operational problems, including performance

Review customer database technology requirements

Write and present database recommendations to customers

Assist customers in the design and development of technology proof of concept evaluations

Restoration and recovery of corrupted databases

Database server configuration and maintenance

Administration of backup procedures and disaster recovery plans

Troubleshooting of operational problems, including performance

Periodic overtime and weekend work

Other duties as assigned by the Team Lead

QUALIFICATIONS:

Significant experience with one or more of the following database technologies: MySQL, Cassandra, or MongoDB

Experience with Design and implementation of Highly Availability Architectures

Design and implementation of Disaster Recovery strategies

Data modeling and use case analysis

Performance Analysis and Tuning

Ability to create database workload profiles

Ability to recommend appropriate database technologies based on the data model and use case analysis

Coding Scripts, Procedures, functions, etc.

Installations, configurations, and upgrading of databases

Develop methods for monitoring

Experience in developing proof of concept tests

Experience interfacing with external customers

Good Project Management, time management, scheduling and coordination skills

White paper writing, blogging and presenting a plus

The successful candidate will have proper authorization to work and travel in the US

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS: (Any of the following)

Experience with other database platforms a plus

Experience with both Linux and Windows

Experience with one or more of the Public cloud services: AWS, Azure or GCP.

Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, Pig, Spark, and Hbase.

BI Experience

Experience with load generation tools like Jmeter, Gatling and Grinder

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Interfacing with external customers, strong customer service focus with the ability to manage customer expectations and priorities

Excellent oral and written communication

Self-motivated and directed, while working in a fast-paced demanding environment

Keen attention to detail

Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities

Very effective organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Demonstrate sound work ethics

Understanding of current IT service standards such as ITIL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent, short notice, travel on a regular basis up to 50%

Receive occasional outside of work time pages and work periodic overtime

Ability to perform primary job functions while standing or sitting for extended periods of time

Dexterity of hands and fingers (or skill with adaptive devices) to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computing equipment

The incumbent must spend long hours in intense concentration

Stress may be caused by the need to complete tasks within tight deadlines

EDUCATION:

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Technology other related field from an accredited university or equivalent experience.

DISCLAIMER: An equivalent combination of education and experience, which results in demonstrated ability to apply skills will also be considered. Pythian is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a security check.

Pythian welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.